2025 US Potato Production Down… But Not Enough
By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News USDA estimates that growers produced 412.06 million cwt of potatoes during 2025. That is 9.11 million cwt less than the 2024…
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Reverse Trade Mission Takes International Chefs to Idaho
Story and photos by John O’Connell, University of Idaho Thirty-one chefs from throughout the world recently toured a new laboratory at the University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center,…
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JH Biotech Launches KELP STAR
JH Biotech, Inc. announced the launch of KELP STAR™, a soluble seaweed extract biostimulant derived from Ascophyllum nodosum. Designed to slot into existing fertility programs, KELP STAR™ supports plant vigor and crop…
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Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower As Trade Uncertainty Hangs Over Agriculture
Farmer sentiment dipped slightly in December, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropping 3 points to 136. The decline was attributable to a softening in producers’ long-term outlook….
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Here Are The Top 10 News Items On Potato Country In 2025
Here are the most read stories on PotatoCountry.com this year (click on the link to read the article): WSU Potato Alert – Heat Stress Vine Kill: Method and Timing 46th Annual Famous…
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Charlie Cook Headlines 2026 NPC Washington Summit
Registration is now open for the 2026 NPC Washington Summit, where potato growers and industry partners convene in Washington, D.C. on February 23-26. Attendees will help shape policy, strengthen advocacy efforts,…
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World Potato Congress Announces Idaho Potato Commission as Platinum Sustaining Partner
The World Potato Congress Inc. has announced the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) as their newest Platinum Sustaining Partner. Jamey Higham, President and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, expressed his…
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Potato LEAF Opens 2026 ‘Leadership in the Field’ Applications
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) accepting applications for the 2026 “Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field” program, held July 13-16, 2026, at the Gettysburg National Military Park…
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2026 Potato Business Summit Open For Registration
“A Comprehensive Analysis of the Global and North American Potato Industry” on the first day of Potato Expo, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. More Details and Registration
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Vive Crop Protection Expands Commercial Team
Vive Crop Protection has announced two key additions to its commercial team, marking a significant step in its strategic growth journey. Russ Gibson has joined the commercial sales team as the…
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